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Old 6th July 2005 | 18:10
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FlyingForFun

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Good points re the difference between Continental and Lycoming.

However, does it not make sense to teach students a technique which will work for the majority of engines? I teach my students to leave the carb heat on until either going around or after landing. As already mentioned, in some aircraft doing anything else is asking for an engine failure in the right conditions. But even if your engine is not prone to carb icing, teaching it this way will enable the student to go on and fly these Continental-powered aircraft without needing to change their technique.

Discuss.....

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